Telling your employer or a human resource professional that you have been struggling with a serious health condition and need treatment is a difficult conversation. Although it may be hard, this is a conversation likely worth having—it can open up a path for you to access important resources to support your overall recovery and personal […]

It’s not easy to admit you have substance use disorder (drug addiction). Although this disease affects millions of Americans, it still attracts a great deal of stigma.  As a result, when you make the life-saving choice to seek treatment, you might hesitate to tell your loved ones. By telling your loved ones you need rehab, […]

Addiction is considered a disability in the United States, including the state of Ohio. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diagnosable drug and alcohol use disorders, collectively known as substance use disorders or SUDs, are valid disabilities under federal laws, including:  The ADA in particular prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities […]

Yes, you should tell your Ohio doctor about your illegal drug use. If you do, your doctor can treat you properly. This can include prescribing effective medication, avoiding drug interactions, and referring you to a substance abuse treatment facility. If your primary care doctor knows about your drug use, they will not report you to […]

Like many other diseases, substance use disorder (drug addiction) is treatable. To recover from it, you need an individualized treatment plan. This plan may include a variety of different interventions depending on your needs.  What Is A Substance Use Disorder Treatment Plan? When you enter a substance abuse treatment program, a team of behavioral health […]

During inpatient drug rehab, you live at an addiction treatment center and receive comprehensive, round-the-clock care. You typically stay in the program between 30 and 90 days, depending on the center and your needs.  Some people avoid this type of treatment because they fear it will cost them their jobs. Fortunately, there are multiple ways […]

If you or a family member are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, addiction treatment at a rehab center can help. Rehabilitation facilities allow you to find treatment for mental illness or substance abuse. Before you visit a treatment center and speak with staff members, it’s important to ask the right questions. Here are eight […]

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that poses a high risk of fatal overdose. A single kilogram of the drug could kill 500,000 people.  In recent years, many drug traffickers have started mixing fentanyl with a flesh-eating “zombie drug” called xylazine.  This drug makes fentanyl even more dangerous, turning people into fentanyl zombies who risk […]

Whether or not you have a diagnosed mental illness, it’s important to keep an eye on your mental health. Just like your physical health, your mental health plays an essential role in your overall sense of well-being.  If you think your mental health might be getting worse, look for these seven warning signs.  1. Mood […]

In recent years, the U.S. drug overdose death toll has skyrocketed. Most overdose deaths involve synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. When ingested, even a tiny amount of fentanyl may kill you.  Some people also say you can die just from touching a fentanyl-laced dollar bill. Here’s what you should know about this controversial claim.  What […]